Blueprint: Detailed instructions show how the homes can be assembles without much difficulty

Georgie Revell, one of the architects who designed the project, said: 'The proposal targets under-used spaces in high density areas where land value is high and rising.

'We believe it offers a creative and practical interim solution between other development opportunities and we're really excited about the potential to develop the scheme with Building Trust and our partners.'

'The proposals not only offer a home but education opportunities in construction techniques,' said Jo McCafferty from Levitt Bernstein.

'It is a way of regenerating street frontage and a practical interim solution between other development possibilities.'

Now: The garages are currently standing unused on the Lockner Estate in Dalston, East London

However, some experts have criticised the proposal for seeking to pack residents into the smallest spaces possible.

'Any architect who is serious about homelessness should be addressing the causes of the problem, rather than using developer-speak consistent with the commercial forces making housing unaffordable for so many.

'There is political capital in presenting this as temporary solution to underused land, as much as to homelessness but the houses are pretty much caravans.'